1982 Austin Marina vs. 2002 Toyota FXS

To start off, 2002 Toyota FXS is newer by 20 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 4,290 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota FXS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota FXS (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota FXS should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota FXS weights approximately 418 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, 2002 Toyota FXS (270 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota FXS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina. 2002 Toyota FXS 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. 2002 Toyota FXS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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