1982 Austin Marina vs. 1978 Daihatsu Delta
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 193 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, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Marina | 1978 Daihatsu Delta | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | Marina | Delta |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2200 mm |