1972 Austin Marina vs. 1989 Buick Estate
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin Marina would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1972 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1972 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1972 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1989 Buick Estate | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | Marina | Estate |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 6597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |