2006 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 35 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 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 525 | Marina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |