1987 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1978 Austin Marina
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (130 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1978 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (176 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1978 Austin Marina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 90 | Marina |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 102 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 81.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |