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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 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 608 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 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1998 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 320 | Marina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 868 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |