2008 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 525 | Marina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |