1981 Austin Marina vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 17 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Emme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 201 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Austin Marina weights approximately 202 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | Marina | Emme |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |
