1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2004 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 307 is newer by 34 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, 2004 Peugeot 307 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 307 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 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, 2004 Peugeot 307, 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, 2004 Peugeot 307 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 307 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 | 2004 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
| Model | 2 Litres | 307 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2620 mm |
