1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 24 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 54 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 320 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, 1992 Toyota Carina, 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 2 Litres | Carina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2590 mm |
