1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 248 kg more than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Because 1968 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 1968 Marcos 1600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1968 Marcos 1600 (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
