1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 12 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 415 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 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | 1800 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |