1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1976 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1976 Subaru Rex is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 2 Litres 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 97 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 365 kg more than 1976 Subaru Rex. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Rex. (38 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1976 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Marcos | Subaru |
Model | 2 Litres | Rex |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1930 mm |