1981 Austin Marina vs. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 16 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 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 582 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 177 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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder 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. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Marina | Sidewinder |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 8000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 641 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
