2000 BMW 330 vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 29 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 330 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 650 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, 2000 BMW 330 (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 330 | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 330 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |