1968 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 40 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 40 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 110 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, 2008 Toyota Yaris, 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2008 Toyota Yaris has automatic transmission and 1968 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Marcos 2 Litres | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | 2 Litres | Yaris |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 15310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |