1998 BMW 330 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 733 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 330 (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1998 BMW 330 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 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 330 | Marina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 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 | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |