1990 BMW 316 vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 19 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 225 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, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 316 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |