1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 692 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
Model | Corvette | 1800 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
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 | 300 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |