2009 BMW 530 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 34 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (232 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 786 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, 2009 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | BMW | Morris |
Model | 530 | Marina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |