1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 6 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 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Marcos 1800 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
Model | 1800 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |