1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1500 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1964 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alpine A 110 | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
Make | Alpine | Marcos |
Model | A 110 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2290 mm |