1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 5 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 1600 (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 243 kg more than 1968 Marcos 1600.
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, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600. 1973 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1968 Marcos 1600 has manual transmission. 1968 Marcos 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
| Model | Vega | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
