1986 BMW 735 vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 735 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.
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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 735 | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 735 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |