1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1966 Steyr 650T
To start off, both 1966 Marcos 1800 and 1966 Steyr 650T were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 94 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1966 Steyr 650T. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 1966 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Marcos | Steyr |
| Model | 1800 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 641 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1850 mm |
