1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 49 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 939 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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, 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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Marcos 1800 | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Marcos | Chevrolet |
Model | 1800 | Equinox |
Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1713 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4771 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2857 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 71 L |