1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 36 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 573 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.
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, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (454 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Marcos 1800 | 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Marcos | Pontiac |
Model | 1800 | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 454 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1347 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |