1978 Austin Marina vs. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 617 kg more than 1978 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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Marina | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
