1973 Austin Marina vs. 1975 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Sedan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin Marina would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 725 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, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (490 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina. 1975 Chrysler Sedan has automatic transmission and 1973 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1973 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Marina | 1975 Chrysler Sedan | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | Marina | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2930 mm |
