1983 BMW 325 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1983 BMW 325 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 325 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1971 Morris 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, 1983 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 325 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 325 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
