1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Corsa weights approximately 296 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 Opel Corsa, 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Marcos 1800 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | 1800 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| 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 | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
