2001 BMW Z22 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2001 BMW Z22 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 3,169 cc, 2001 BMW Z22 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z22 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z22 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z22 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1970 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, 2001 BMW Z22 (350 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z22 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 2001 BMW Z22 has automatic transmission and 1970 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z22 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW Z22 | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | Z22 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1996 cc |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 150 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 855 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |