1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 32 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146, 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (187 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Marcos | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2 Litres | 146 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2600 mm |
