1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1966 Wartburg 311
To start off, both 1966 Marcos 1500 and 1966 Wartburg 311 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 311. (50 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Because 1966 Marcos 1500 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 1966 Marcos 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 311, 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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 1966 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Marcos | Wartburg |
Model | 1500 | 311 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |