1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 1974 Austin Marina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 435 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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 1974 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Austin |
| Model | Camaro | Marina |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
