1982 Austin Marina vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 25 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1404 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Austin Marina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Marina | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | Marina | Defender |
Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3230 mm |