1972 Austin Marina vs. 1972 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, both 1972 Austin Marina and 1972 Chevrolet Vega were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 125 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 Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina. 1972 Chevrolet Vega 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. 1972 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1972 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Marina | Vega |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 91.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |