1981 Austin Marina vs. 1996 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 15 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 295 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, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Marina | 1996 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
Model | Marina | Guara |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |