1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1984 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1984 Nissan Micra is newer by 14 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 38 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 190 kg more than 1984 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Nissan Micra, 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Micra. (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1984 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | 2 Litres | Micra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2310 mm |
