2003 Honda City vs. 1966 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2003 Honda City is newer by 37 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 20 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda City weights approximately 170 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, 2003 Honda City, 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda City | 1966 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | City | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
