1979 Austin Marina vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Marina would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 553 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 702 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Marina | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 596 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 103.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
