2008 BMW 330 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 665 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 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 330 | Marina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 153 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 | 1600 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |