1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1954 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1965 Marcos 1800 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Renault Colorale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1954 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Renault Colorale weights approximately 815 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 1954 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Marcos | Renault |
Model | 1800 | Colorale |
Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |