1997 GAZ 3110 vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1997 GAZ 3110 is newer by 31 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 630 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, 1997 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GAZ 3110 | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | GAZ | Marcos |
| Model | 3110 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2280 mm |
