1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1966 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Fiat | Marcos |
Model | 500 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 485 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 27 L |