1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 32 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Speedster weights approximately 235 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800. 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, 1998 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | 1800 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2340 mm |
