1977 Austin Marina vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 583 kg more than 1977 Austin Marina.
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. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1977 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1977 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Austin Marina | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Marina | Corvette |
Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1695 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |