1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1973 Austin Marina
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alpine V6 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 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 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1973 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | V6 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
