1972 BMW 2002 vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1972 BMW 2002 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 BMW 2002. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 2002. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 2002 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
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, 1972 BMW 2002 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 2002 | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 2002 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 27 L |
