1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1990 Holden Barina
To start off, 1990 Holden Barina is newer by 20 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 20 more horse power than 1990 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 125 kg more than 1990 Holden Barina. 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, 1990 Holden Barina, 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 1990 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Barina. 1990 Holden Barina 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. 1990 Holden Barina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1990 Holden Barina | |
Make | Marcos | Holden |
Model | 2 Litres | Barina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1322 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2250 mm |