1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1991 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1991 Toyota Corolla is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 1,652 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 175 kg more than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Because 1967 Marcos 1600 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 1967 Marcos 1600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1967 Marcos 1600 (172 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Marcos 1600 | 1991 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1652 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
