1964 Marcos 1800 vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 711 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, 2013 Toyota Prius, 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Marcos 1800 | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | 1800 | Prius |
Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |