1972 Austin Marina vs. 1998 BMW 316
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 316 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1972 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, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1998 BMW 316 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Marina | 316 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 83.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |