1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 621 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 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, 2006 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 2006 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1970 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 2006 BMW 320 | |
Make | Marcos | BMW |
Model | 2 Litres | 320 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2730 mm |