2004 BMW 116 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2004 BMW 116 is newer by 33 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 116 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 116 weights approximately 398 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, 2004 BMW 116 (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 116 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 116 | Marina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
