1979 Austin Marina vs. 1977 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 615 kg more than 1979 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. 1977 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 1979 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1979 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1977 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Marina | Malibu |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |