2007 BMW 645 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2007 BMW 645 is newer by 36 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), 2007 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 645 weights approximately 830 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, 2007 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 645 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 645 | Marina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2440 mm |