1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 33 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 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 weights approximately 270 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 | |
| Make | Marcos | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1800 | 155 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 11700 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
