2005 BMW 330 vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 34 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), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 725 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 330 | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2270 mm |
