1982 Austin Marina vs. 2002 BMW 760
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 20 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 1272 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, 2002 BMW 760 (601 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina. 2002 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1982 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1982 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Marina | 2002 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Marina | 760 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 2154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3140 mm |
