1972 Austin Marina vs. 1998 BMW 320
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 540 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 320 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 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 320 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Marina | 320 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |