1984 BMW 725 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1984 BMW 725 is newer by 13 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris 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, 1984 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 725 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 725 | Marina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |