1958 BMW 600 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 375 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 600 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 600 | Marina |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2440 mm |