1978 Austin Marina vs. 1998 BMW M
To start off, 1998 BMW M 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW M (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW M weights approximately 568 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 M (340 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW M 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 M | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Marina | M |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |