2000 AC Aceca vs. 1982 Austin Marina
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Austin Marina would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 628 kg more than 1982 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, 2000 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1982 Austin Marina | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Aceca | Marina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |
