2008 BMW 523 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 33 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 572 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, 2008 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (95 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina. 2008 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1975 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1975 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 523 | Marina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 81.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |