1972 Austin Marina vs. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad
To start off, both 1972 Austin Marina and 1972 Chevrolet Nomad were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad weights approximately 825 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 Nomad (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Nomad 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 Nomad | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Marina | Nomad |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |