1982 Austin Marina vs. 1969 BMW 2800
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 452 kg more than 1982 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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1969 BMW 2800 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Marina | 2800 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
