2006 BMW 116 vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 2006 BMW 116 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 1600 would be higher. Both 2006 BMW 116 and 1968 Marcos 1600 are equipped with a 1,596 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1968 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, 2006 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 116 | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 116 | 1600 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |