1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500. 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 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | 1500 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2770 mm |
