2007 BMW 130 vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 130 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1967 Marcos 1600. 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 130 (315 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 130 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 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 Weight | 1375 kg | 750 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 |
