1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 29 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 810 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Opel Omega (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega 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 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Marcos | Opel |
Model | 2 Litres | Omega |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |