2009 BMW 328 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 38 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | BMW | Morris |
| Model | 328 | Marina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
