1973 Austin Marina vs. 1972 Dodge Charger
To start off, 1973 Austin Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 830 kg more than 1973 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 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Marina | 1972 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Marina | Charger |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 110.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3010 mm |
