1975 BMW 315 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 4 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 315 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 315 (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 315 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 142 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, 1975 BMW 315 (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 315 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 315 | Marina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 868 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |