1999 BMW 318 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 318 (192 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 309 kg more than 1975 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, 1999 BMW 318 (355 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 318 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 318 | Marina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 136 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |