1959 BMW 700 vs. 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500
To start off, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 (447 Nm) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm). This means 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 700 | 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 700 | Le Mans 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 50 Nm | 447 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 271 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2280 mm |