1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 27 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 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B6 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1965 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, 1992 Alpina B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B6 | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Alpina | Marcos |
| Model | B6 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
