1982 Austin Marina vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 18 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Austin Marina weights approximately 422 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Austin | Caterham |
| Model | Marina | 7 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
