1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, both 1974 Chevrolet Nova and 1974 Austin Marina were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 610 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1974 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Austin |
| Model | Nova | Marina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
