2008 BMW 118 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 37 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 400 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 118 | Marina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
