1981 Austin Marina vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 4 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 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 490 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Marina | 250 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
