1982 Austin Marina vs. 1999 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 175 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, 1999 Dodge Viper (705 Nm) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1999 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Marina | Viper |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
