1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 2005 Rover 45
To start off, 2005 Rover 45 is newer by 41 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 6 more horse power than 2005 Rover 45. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 45 weights approximately 406 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, 2005 Rover 45, 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 45. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Marcos 1800 | 2005 Rover 45 | |
Make | Marcos | Rover |
Model | 1800 | 45 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |