1959 DKW F 93 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW F 93 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 50 more horse power than 1959 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 DKW F 93 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 DKW F 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
1959 DKW F 93 | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | DKW | Marcos |
Model | F 93 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 896 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |