1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1982 Renault 5
To start off, 1982 Renault 5 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Renault 5 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500. 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, 1982 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 1982 Renault 5 | |
Make | Marcos | Renault |
Model | 1500 | 5 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2490 mm |