1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1800 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) has 47 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 445 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Marcos | Volvo |
Model | 1800 | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |