2008 BMW 530 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 567 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (95 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 530 | Marina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
