1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1965 BMW 700
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1800 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1965 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1965 BMW 700. 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, 1966 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1965 BMW 700 | |
Make | Marcos | BMW |
Model | 1800 | 700 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |