1982 Austin Marina vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 723 kg more than 1982 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, 1972 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1972 Nissan President | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Marina | President |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
