1952 BMW 340 vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1952 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 340 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 BMW 340 | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 340 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2290 mm |
