1978 BMW B7 vs. 1999 Hyundai Marcia

To start off, 1999 Hyundai Marcia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1999 Hyundai Marcia.

Because 1978 BMW B7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 BMW B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Marcia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Marcia. (188 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Marcia. 1999 Hyundai Marcia has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW B7 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW B7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Hyundai Marcia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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