2009 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 39 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 965 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, 2009 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 2009 BMW 730 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. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 730 | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2270 mm |
