1981 Austin Marina vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Model F (87 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 450 kg more than 1981 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Model F (162 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | Marina | Model F |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
