1992 BMW 325 vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1992 BMW 325 is newer by 21 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 325 weights approximately 475 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, 1992 BMW 325 (245 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 325 | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 325 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 149 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |