1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 40 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 1053 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 2010 Nissan Xterra 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. 2010 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | 2 Litres | Xterra |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1908 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4539 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1902 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2700 mm |