1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Alpine | Marcos |
Model | A 310 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 27 L |