2002 Honda Accord vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1964 Marcos 1800. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1964 Marcos 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 72 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Marcos 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, 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, 2002 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
Make | Honda | Marcos |
Model | Accord | 1800 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 27 L |