1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 45 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1541 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Marcos | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1800 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 98 L |
