1981 Austin Marina vs. 1999 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1999 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 18 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 920 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.
Because 1981 Austin Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1999 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | Marina | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2880 mm |
