2007 BMW 525 vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 726 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1964 Marcos 1800 has manual transmission. 1964 Marcos 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 525 | 1800 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |