1982 Austin Marina vs. 1990 BMW 316
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 8 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 198 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, 1990 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 1990 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Marina | 316 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
