1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 34 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 816 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 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 | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | 2 Litres | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3200 mm |
