1975 Austin Marina vs. 1984 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Fiero (92 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1975 Austin Marina. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 386 kg more than 1975 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, 1984 Pontiac Fiero (182 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 1984 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina. 1984 Pontiac Fiero has automatic transmission and 1975 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1975 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Austin Marina | 1984 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | Marina | Fiero |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 92 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 182 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |