2008 BMW 320 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 738 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 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 320 | Marina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |