1982 Austin Marina vs. 1999 Lexus GS
To start off, 1999 Lexus GS 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. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus GS weights approximately 838 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 Lexus GS (298 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 1999 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina. 1999 Lexus GS 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. 1999 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Marina | 1999 Lexus GS | |
Make | Austin | Lexus |
Model | Marina | GS |
Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |