1953 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres

To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Chevrolet Corvette (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 438 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 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:

1953 Chevrolet Corvette 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
Make Chevrolet Marcos
Model Corvette 2 Litres
Year Released 1953 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3859 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 150 HP 87 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1293 kg 855 kg
Vehicle Length 4250 mm 4080 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1090 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2270 mm


 

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