2003 BMW 520 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 896 kg more than 1964 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 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 520 | 1800 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |