1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2012 Dacia Sandero
To start off, 2012 Dacia Sandero is newer by 42 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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Sandero weights approximately 256 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
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, 2012 Dacia Sandero, 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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 2012 Dacia Sandero | |
| Make | Marcos | Dacia |
| Model | 2 Litres | Sandero |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2600 mm |
