1941 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1941 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1941 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 320 kg more than 1941 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Fiat 500 | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | 500 | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
