1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 2012 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2012 Kia Picanto is newer by 46 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 50 more horse power than 2012 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Picanto weights approximately 80 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, 2012 Kia Picanto, 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Picanto. 2012 Kia Picanto 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. 2012 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1800 | 2012 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Marcos | Kia |
| Model | 1800 | Picanto |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 35 L |
