1952 Fiat 1900 vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TS (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Marcos TS (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1900. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 1900 | 2005 Marcos TS | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | 1900 | TS |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2230 mm |
