1977 Austin Marina vs. 1984 BMW M6
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Austin Marina would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 227 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 626 kg more than 1977 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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Austin Marina | 1984 BMW M6 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Marina | M6 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 286 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 334 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1506 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |