2004 BMW 530 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 530 weights approximately 803 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 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2004 BMW 530 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. 2004 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 530 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 530 | Marina |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 957 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |