1982 Austin Marina vs. 1998 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1998 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 16 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 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (147 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 646 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, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1998 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | Marina | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
