1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1982 Renault 11
To start off, 1982 Renault 11 is newer by 12 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 15 more horse power than 1982 Renault 11. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Renault 11 weights approximately 30 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, 1982 Renault 11, 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 11. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1982 Renault 11 | |
Make | Marcos | Renault |
Model | 2 Litres | 11 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2440 mm |