1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin Marina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 660 kg more than 1974 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Austin Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1974 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Austin |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Marina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2440 mm |
