2007 BMW 323 vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1965 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 323 (231 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 323 | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 323 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1778 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| 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 | 1490 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 27 L |
