1982 Austin Marina vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 13 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 799 kg more than 1982 Austin Marina.
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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | Marina | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
