1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 1981 Renault 4
To start off, 1981 Renault 4 is newer by 17 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 80 more horse power than 1981 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1981 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Renault 4, 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 4. (63 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Marcos 1800 | 1981 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Marcos | Renault |
| Model | 1800 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
