1975 Austin Marina vs. 1996 BMW 840
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Austin Marina would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1975 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1975 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, 1996 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Austin Marina | 1996 BMW 840 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Marina | 840 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |