1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1974 Seat 133 is newer by 8 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 80 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1974 Seat 133. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 1974 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Marcos | Seat |
| Model | 1800 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2030 mm |
