1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 16 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1510 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. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1966 Marcos 1800 has manual transmission. 1966 Marcos 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Marcos | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 1800 | Corniche |
Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3030 mm |