1972 Austin Marina vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 582 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Marina | Corvette |
Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |