1973 Austin Marina vs. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 26 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 572 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 370 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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder 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. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Marina | 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Marina | Sidewinder |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
