1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2000 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2000 Toyota Echo is newer by 30 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 16 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Echo. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Echo weights approximately 85 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
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, 2000 Toyota Echo, 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) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Echo. (122 Nm). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 2000 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | 2 Litres | Echo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2380 mm |
