1982 Austin Marina vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 608 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1982 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1982 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Marina | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Marina | 300 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 88.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |