1974 Honda Civic vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1974 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1974 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 99 kg more than 1974 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Marcos 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda Civic, 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, 1964 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Honda Civic | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Honda | Marcos |
Model | Civic | 1800 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2280 mm |