1979 Austin Marina vs. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 522 kg more than 1979 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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Marina | Camaro |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 89.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |