1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Spider weights approximately 280 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, 2000 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 2000 Renault Spider | |
Make | Marcos | Renault |
Model | 1500 | Spider |
Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |