1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder

To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 40 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 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1965 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1965 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 950 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.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Marcos 1800 2005 Maserati Spyder
Make Marcos Maserati
Model 1800 Spyder
Year Released 1965 2005
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1778 cc 4245 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 390 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 451 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.1 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.1:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 770 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 4080 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2280 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 L 88 L


 

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