1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 2012 Renault Duster
To start off, 2012 Renault Duster is newer by 47 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 8 more horse power than 2012 Renault Duster. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Duster weights approximately 430 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, 2012 Renault Duster, 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, 2012 Renault Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Marcos 1800 | 2012 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Marcos | Renault |
| Model | 1800 | Duster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2673 mm |
