1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2003 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 35 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 14 more horse power than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 700 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 2003 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | 2 Litres | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2540 mm |
