1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 1600 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Caterham | Marcos |
| Model | Super 7 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
