2008 BMW 735 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2008 BMW 735 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 3,600 cc, 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 1053 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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2008 BMW 735 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 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 735 | Marina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1275 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 52 L |