1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1973 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1973 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Carina weights approximately 180 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1973 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | 1800 | Carina |
Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2430 mm |