1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 1600 | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 1600 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |