1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2003 Peugeot 306
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 306 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 26 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 306. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 310 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, 2003 Peugeot 306, 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 2003 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
| Model | 2 Litres | 306 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2550 mm |
