1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1974 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1974 Steyr Haflinger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos 2 Litres 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 60 more horse power than 1974 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1974 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 205 kg more than 1974 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Steyr Haflinger. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1974 Steyr Haflinger | |
Make | Marcos | Steyr |
Model | 2 Litres | Haflinger |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 2860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1510 mm |