1973 Austin Marina vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 658 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Marina | Corvette |
Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1538 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |