1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1965 Marcos 1800

To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 32 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 754 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.

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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Chevrolet Camaro 1965 Marcos 1800
Make Chevrolet Marcos
Model Camaro 1800
Year Released 1997 1965
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 1778 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 114 HP
Torque 468 Nm 149 Nm
Engine Bore Size 99.1 mm 84.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.4 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1524 kg 770 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4080 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2280 mm


 

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