1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1966 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 311. (50 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1968 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 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Wartburg 311, 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, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1966 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Marcos | Wartburg |
Model | 2 Litres | 311 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2460 mm |