1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 2006 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2006 Nissan Almera is newer by 40 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 17 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Almera. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Almera weights approximately 475 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, 2006 Nissan Almera, 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Almera. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 2006 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | 1800 | Almera |
Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |