1978 Austin Marina vs. 1998 BMW 323
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 713 kg more than 1978 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, 1998 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1998 BMW 323 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Marina | 323 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |