1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 9 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier weights approximately 40 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Marcos | Vauxhall |
Model | 2 Litres | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |