1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1973 Austin Marina
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 25 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 541 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 1090 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 711 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1973 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Vantage | Marina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
