1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1951 Porsche 356
To start off, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 25 kg more than 1951 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 1951 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | 2 Litres | 356 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2110 mm |
