1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Porsche 356 (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Porsche 356 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Porsche 356. (126 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1963 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Marcos | Porsche |
Model | 2 Litres | 356 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2110 mm |