1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 is newer by 19 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 1,526 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 5 weights approximately 196 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 5 (430 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Marcos | Renault |
| Model | 1500 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1526 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
