1982 Austin Marina vs. 1982 Dodge Omni
To start off, both 1982 Austin Marina and 1982 Dodge Omni were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,716 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Dodge Omni (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Dodge Omni should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Omni weights approximately 118 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.
Because 1982 Austin Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Dodge Omni, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Dodge Omni (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Dodge Omni will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1982 Dodge Omni | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Marina | Omni |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1716 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
