2004 BMW 520 vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2004 BMW 520 is newer by 33 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 520 weights approximately 815 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, 2004 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 520 | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 520 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |