2001 Honda HR-V vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2001 Honda HR-V 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 1 more horse power than 2001 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda HR-V weights approximately 350 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 Honda HR-V, 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda HR-V | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | HR-V | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 27 L |
