1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1992 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1992 Toyota Paseo is newer by 26 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 21 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Paseo. (93 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Paseo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Paseo weights approximately 169 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Because 1966 Marcos 1800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Marcos 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Paseo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 1992 Toyota Paseo. (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1992 Toyota Paseo | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | 1800 | Paseo |
Year Released | 1966 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |