1982 Austin Marina vs. 1974 Fiat 124
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 124 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1974 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | Marina | 124 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
