1973 Austin Marina vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin Marina would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW Z4 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1973 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, 2010 BMW Z4 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Marina | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Marina | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2497 mm |
