2004 BMW 325 vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 36 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, 2004 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 810 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 325 | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
