1982 BMW 318 vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 1982 BMW 318 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 318 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 318 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1974 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, 1982 BMW 318 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina. 1974 Austin Marina has automatic transmission and 1982 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1982 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Austin Marina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 318 | 1974 Austin Marina | |
Make | BMW | Austin |
Model | 318 | Marina |
Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |