1995 BMW S3 vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1968 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, 1995 BMW S3 (260 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm). This means 1995 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW S3 | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | S3 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 240 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |