1975 Morris Marina vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 116 weights approximately 445 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, 2010 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Morris Marina | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Morris | BMW |
| Model | Marina | 116 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 51 L |
