1976 BMW 633 vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1976 BMW 633 is newer by 9 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 720 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, 1976 BMW 633 (285 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 633 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
