1971 Morris Marina vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 778 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Morris | BMW |
| Model | Marina | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
