1981 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm). This means 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
| Model | Corvette | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 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 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
