1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda Octavia would be higher. 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 49 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 65 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Marcos | Skoda |
Model | 2 Litres | Octavia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |