1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1977 Renault 20
To start off, 1977 Renault 20 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Renault 20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Renault 20. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1977 Renault 20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Renault 20 weights approximately 490 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, 1977 Renault 20, 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, 1977 Renault 20 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Renault 20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 1977 Renault 20 | |
Make | Marcos | Renault |
Model | 1800 | 20 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |