2003 Honda Life vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Life weights approximately 20 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Marcos 1800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life 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, 1965 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Life | 1800 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1778 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 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |
