1991 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1978 Austin Marina
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 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 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 178 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, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1978 Austin Marina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 75 | Marina |
Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |