1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1994 Rover 600
To start off, 1994 Rover 600 is newer by 29 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 600 (130 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 600 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Rover 600, 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, 1994 Rover 600 (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1994 Rover 600 | |
| Make | Marcos | Rover |
| Model | 1800 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
