1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 12 is newer by 31 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1967 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, 1998 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alpina B 12 | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
Make | Alpina | Marcos |
Model | B 12 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 172 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 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 | 1790 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |