1977 Austin Marina vs. 1994 BMW 750
To start off, 1994 BMW 750 is newer by 17 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 750 weights approximately 1130 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. 1994 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1977 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1977 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 1994 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Marina | 750 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1695 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 322 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2940 mm |
