1972 Austin Marina vs. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne
To start off, both 1972 Austin Marina and 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 897 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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Marina | Biscayne |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 89.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1807 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3090 mm |