1972 Austin Marina vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 40 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 690 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Marina | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
