1954 Abarth Renault vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Abarth Renault would be higher. Both 1954 Abarth Renault and 1971 Marcos 2 Litres are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Abarth Renault weights approximately 35 kg more than 1971 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:
| 1954 Abarth Renault | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Abarth | Marcos |
| Model | Renault | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2270 mm |
