1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 47 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1815 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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1966 Marcos 1500 has manual transmission. 1966 Marcos 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1500 | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Marcos | Chevrolet |
Model | 1500 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2946 mm |