1978 Austin Marina vs. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Marina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1348 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.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Austin Marina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (286 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Marina | Suburban |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 2230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3300 mm |