1971 BMW 3 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 606 kg more than 1964 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, 1971 BMW 3 (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 3 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2280 mm |