1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 33 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 155 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla, 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla. 2004 Toyota Corolla 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. 2004 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | 2 Litres | Corolla |
Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2610 mm |