1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1969 Seat 1500
To start off, 1969 Seat 1500 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Seat 1500 weights approximately 390 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 | 1969 Seat 1500 | |
Make | Marcos | Seat |
Model | 1800 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |