1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 27 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 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, 1965 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Caterham | Marcos |
Model | Super 7 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 27 L |