2005 BMW 745 vs. 1971 Morris Marina

To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 34 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 1045 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, 2005 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2005 BMW 745 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. 2005 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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