2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 37 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 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1966 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, 2003 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B 10 | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Alpina | Marcos |
Model | B 10 | 1800 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |