1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1984 Buick Century
To start off, 1984 Buick Century is newer by 16 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (126 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Buick Century. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Century.
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, 1984 Buick Century, 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) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Century. (197 Nm). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Century. 1984 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1968 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1984 Buick Century | |
Make | Marcos | Buick |
Model | 2 Litres | Century |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 197 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2662 mm |