1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 44 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 1 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 672 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai, 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | 1800 | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 65 L |
