1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1965 Peugeot 204 is newer by 1 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Because 1964 Marcos 1800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Marcos 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1964 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Marcos 1800 | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
Model | 1800 | 204 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 42 L |