1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2004 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 36 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, 2004 Pontiac Sunfire (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 355 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, 2004 Pontiac Sunfire, 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Sunfire. (203 Nm). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 2004 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Marcos | Pontiac |
| Model | 2 Litres | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2650 mm |
