1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 1994 Volvo 440
To start off, 1994 Volvo 440 is newer by 30 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, 1994 Volvo 440 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 440 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800. 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, 1994 Volvo 440, 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, 1994 Volvo 440 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Marcos 1800 | 1994 Volvo 440 | |
Make | Marcos | Volvo |
Model | 1800 | 440 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |