1981 Austin Marina vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 28 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 678 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 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Austin Marina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | Marina | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
