1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (250 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
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 Porsche Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | 2 Litres | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2920 mm |
