1972 BMW 3 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 1 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 492 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, 1972 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 3 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 3 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 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 | 201 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 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 | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
