1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1969 NSU Ro 80
To start off, 1969 NSU Ro 80 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,990 cc, 1969 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Because 1965 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 1965 Marcos 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 NSU Ro 80, 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, 1969 NSU Ro 80 (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800. 1969 NSU Ro 80 has automatic transmission and 1965 Marcos 1800 has manual transmission. 1965 Marcos 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 NSU Ro 80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1969 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Marcos | NSU |
| Model | 1800 | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 82 L |
