2002 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800.
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, 2002 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 318 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 27 L |
