2007 BMW 120 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 43 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 561 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, 2007 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 120 | 1800 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 213 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 | 1335 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 27 L |