2001 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 35 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 11 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 145. (103 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Because 1966 Marcos 1800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Marcos 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 145. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
Model | 145 | 1800 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 27 L |