1980 Austin Marina vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1980 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Marina | 330 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
