1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800. 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, 2011 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | 1800 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 53 L |
