2006 BMW 523 vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 38 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, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 732 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.
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, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 523 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |