2007 BMW 116 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1975 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, 2007 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 116 | Marina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
