1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 2008 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Micra is newer by 44 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 2008 Nissan Micra. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Micra weights approximately 456 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, 2008 Nissan Micra, 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, 2008 Nissan Micra (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Marcos 1800 | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | 1800 | Micra |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1598 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 | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 46 L |