1982 Austin Marina vs. 1978 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler Valiant (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 538 kg more than 1982 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, 1978 Chrysler Valiant (277 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1978 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | Marina | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
