1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 23 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, 1993 Peugeot 405 (121 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 405 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.
Because 1993 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Peugeot 405 (176 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
| Model | 2 Litres | 405 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2680 mm |
