1981 Austin Marina vs. 1978 Buick Skyhawk
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Skyhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Skyhawk would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Skyhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Skyhawk weights approximately 455 kg more than 1981 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. 1978 Buick Skyhawk has automatic transmission and 1981 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1981 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Skyhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1978 Buick Skyhawk | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | Marina | Skyhawk |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 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 | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |
