1975 Austin Marina vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 34 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1975 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1975 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 440 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, 2009 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Austin Marina | 2009 BMW 130 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Marina | 130 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |