1998 BMW 318 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 27 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 480 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, 1998 BMW 318 (169 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 318 | Marina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |