1971 BMW 3 vs. 1971 Morris Marina

To start off, both 1971 BMW 3 and 1971 Morris Marina were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 498 kg more than 1971 Morris 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, 1971 BMW 3 (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.

Compare all specifications:

1971 BMW 3 1971 Morris Marina
Make BMW Morris
Model 3 Marina
Year Released 1971 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2986 cc 1275 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 180 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 255 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 2450 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 70.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 81.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.8:1
Top Speed 211 km/hour 135 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 882 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2440 mm


 

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