1980 Austin Marina vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Austin Marina weights approximately 340 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
| Make | Austin | Caterham |
| Model | Marina | Seven |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
