1973 Chevrolet Aerovette vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette weights approximately 232 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
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. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette has automatic transmission and 1965 Marcos 1800 has manual transmission. 1965 Marcos 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Chevrolet Aerovette | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
Model | Aerovette | 1800 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2280 mm |