1998 BMW 316 vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 30 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, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
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, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 316 | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 316 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |