1982 Austin Marina vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 15 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1482 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (379 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina. 1997 Chevrolet Express 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. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Marina | Express |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 2364 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3440 mm |
