1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1998 Kia Capital
To start off, 1998 Kia Capital is newer by 27 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, 1998 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Capital weights approximately 470 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. 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, 1998 Kia Capital, 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, 1998 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. 1998 Kia Capital has automatic transmission and 1971 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Kia Capital will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 1998 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Marcos | Kia |
| Model | 2 Litres | Capital |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2530 mm |
