1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1982 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1982 Volkswagen Santana is newer by 11 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, 1982 Volkswagen Santana (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Santana should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
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, 1982 Volkswagen Santana, 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. (145 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volkswagen Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 1982 Volkswagen Santana | |
Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
Model | 2 Litres | Santana |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2560 mm |