1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 1995 Renault 19
To start off, 1995 Renault 19 is newer by 31 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 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1995 Renault 19. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault 19 weights approximately 371 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, 1995 Renault 19, 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, 1995 Renault 19 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Marcos 1800 | 1995 Renault 19 | |
Make | Marcos | Renault |
Model | 1800 | 19 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |