1995 BMW 330 vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 28 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 645 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 330 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
