1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 40 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 665 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, 2004 Seat Toledo, 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, 2004 Seat Toledo (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800. 2004 Seat Toledo has automatic transmission and 1964 Marcos 1800 has manual transmission. 1964 Marcos 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Seat Toledo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Marcos 1800 | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Marcos | Seat |
Model | 1800 | Toledo |
Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |