1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1972 Austin Marina
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 296 kg more than 1972 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1972 Austin Marina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 75 | Marina |
Year Released | 1986 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 95.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |