1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2003 Rover 45
To start off, 2003 Rover 45 is newer by 32 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, 2003 Rover 45 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rover 45 weights approximately 255 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, 2003 Rover 45, 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover 45. (123 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 2003 Rover 45 | |
Make | Marcos | Rover |
Model | 2 Litres | 45 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |