1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2008 Renault Kangoo is newer by 42 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 33 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 400 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, 2008 Renault Kangoo, 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, 2008 Renault Kangoo (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Marcos | Renault |
Model | 1800 | Kangoo |
Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |