1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 28 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 20 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (94 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 352 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, 1993 Rover 200, 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, 1965 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (124 Nm). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Marcos | Rover |
| Model | 1800 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
