1979 Austin Marina vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1979 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 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Marina | 325 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
