1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1989 Maserati Royale
To start off, 1989 Maserati Royale is newer by 19 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 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati Royale (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Royale should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati Royale weights approximately 1085 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. 1989 Maserati Royale has automatic transmission and 1970 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1989 Maserati Royale | |
Make | Marcos | Maserati |
Model | 2 Litres | Royale |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2810 mm |