1980 Austin Marina vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 31 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 730 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Marina | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2497 mm |
