1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1965 Marcos 1800 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Porsche 356 weights approximately 20 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 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Marcos | Porsche |
Model | 1800 | 356 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2110 mm |