1981 Austin Marina vs. 2007 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1570 kg more than 1981 Austin Marina.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 773 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1981 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1981 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Marina | 2007 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | Marina | Continental |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |