1990 Honda Prelude vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1990 Honda Prelude is newer by 24 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 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Prelude weights approximately 335 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Because 1966 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 1966 Marcos 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude, 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, 1990 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Prelude | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Honda | Marcos |
Model | Prelude | 1800 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |