2006 BMW 550 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 760 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 550 | Marina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
