1998 Honda Today vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 32 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1800 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Marcos 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1966 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Today | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
