1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 635 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600. 2005 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1967 Marcos 1600 has manual transmission. 1967 Marcos 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 2005 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | 1600 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2740 mm |
