1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 698 kg more than 1964 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
Model | Corvette | 1800 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |