1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 31 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 465 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.
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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Marcos | Porsche |
Model | 2 Litres | Boxster |
Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2420 mm |