1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 43 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1967 Marcos 1600. 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, 2010 BMW 325 (245 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600. 2010 BMW 325 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. 2010 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | 1600 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
