2007 BMW 645 vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2007 BMW 645 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 645 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1966 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 645 | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 645 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |
