1982 Austin Marina vs. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Austin Marina would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 898 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1982 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1982 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Marina | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
| 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 | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
