1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1981 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1981 Honda Prelude is newer by 16 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Prelude weights approximately 150 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, 1981 Honda Prelude, 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. 1981 Honda Prelude 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. 1981 Honda Prelude will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 1981 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Marcos | Honda |
Model | 1800 | Prelude |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2330 mm |