1978 Austin Marina vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 is newer by 32 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 938 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, 2010 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 2010 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Marina | M5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2888 mm |
