1981 Austin Marina vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 20 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 220 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, 2001 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | Marina | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
