2011 Kia Borrego vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 37 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Borrego weights approximately 410 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Kia Borrego | 1974 Austin Marina | |
Make | Kia | Austin |
Model | Borrego | Marina |
Year Released | 2011 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |