1972 Austin Marina vs. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin Marina would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 675 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (252 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Marina | Camaro |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 252 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |