1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 13 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat 131 weights approximately 195 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 131 | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | 131 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
