1998 BMW 320 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 530 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 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 320 | Marina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |