1974 BMW 518 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 518 (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 518 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1975 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, 1974 BMW 518 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 518 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 518 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
