1977 Austin Marina vs. 1988 BMW 730
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 11 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 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1977 Austin Marina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Austin Marina | 1988 BMW 730 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Marina | 730 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1695 cc | 2984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |