1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cherry is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 51 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry, 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, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | 2 Litres | Cherry |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 804 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2400 mm |