1977 Austin Marina vs. 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1977 Austin Marina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 347 kg more than 1977 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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Austin Marina | 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Marina | Corvette |
Year Released | 1977 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 98.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |