1970 Honda 1300 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, both 1970 Honda 1300 and 1970 Marcos 2 Litres were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Honda 1300 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1970 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 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda 1300, 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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda 1300. (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda 1300 | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Honda | Marcos |
Model | 1300 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2270 mm |