1977 Austin Marina vs. 1978 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1978 Chrysler 160 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler 160 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 205 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, 1978 Chrysler 160 (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Austin Marina | 1978 Chrysler 160 | |
Make | Austin | Chrysler |
Model | Marina | 160 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |