1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1963 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1800 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1963 Steyr 500D. 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, 1966 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 1963 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Marcos | Steyr |
| Model | 1800 | 500D |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1850 mm |
