1977 Austin Marina vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 35 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (455 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 1315 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, 2012 BMW 750 (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 595 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina. 2012 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. 2012 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Marina | 750 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 455 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 697 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3211 mm |
