1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1998 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Toyota Corolla 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 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 29 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Corolla. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 405 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, 1998 Toyota Corolla, 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Corolla. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 1998 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | 1800 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |