2003 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin Marina would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 630 kg more than 1974 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, 2003 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina. 1974 Austin Marina has automatic transmission and 2003 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2003 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Austin Marina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Aceca | 1974 Austin Marina | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Aceca | Marina |
Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1798 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 | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 880 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 |