1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 218 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Marcos 1600 (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 1502 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
