1953 BMW 340 vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1967 Marcos 1600 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1953 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1953 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 BMW 340 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1967 Marcos 1600.
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:
1953 BMW 340 | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 340 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2280 mm |