1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Publica is newer by 10 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 63 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 145 kg more than 1978 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 2 Litres | Publica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2270 mm |
