1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
Model | 2 Litres | 1600 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |