1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 1969 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1969 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 5 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 94 more horse power than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. 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, 1964 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Marcos 1800 | 1969 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Marcos | Suzuki |
| Model | 1800 | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 111 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 66 L |
