1981 Austin Marina vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Austin Marina would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 592 kg more than 1981 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Marina | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | Marina | Corvette |
Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |