1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2009 Maybach 62
To start off, 2009 Maybach 62 is newer by 39 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 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 62 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 518 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1880 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, 2009 Maybach 62 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 851 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 2009 Maybach 62 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. 2009 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 2009 Maybach 62 | |
Make | Marcos | Maybach |
Model | 2 Litres | 62 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 605 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 1001 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 2735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 6170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3830 mm |