1981 Austin Marina vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 14 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 617 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, 1995 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Marina | NSX |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |
