1982 Austin Marina vs. 1983 BMW 725
To start off, 1983 BMW 725 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina.
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, 1983 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Marina | 1983 BMW 725 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | Marina | 725 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |