2001 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Austin Marina
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Marina would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 730 kg more than 1979 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, 2001 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 1979 Austin Marina | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Aceca | Marina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |
