1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 41 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Charger (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1074 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, 2011 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 2011 Dodge Charger 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. 2011 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Marcos | Dodge |
Model | 2 Litres | Charger |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 535 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1929 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3053 mm |