1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2005 Mazda Carol
To start off, 2005 Mazda Carol 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 225 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Carol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Carol will offer significantly more control. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol. 2005 Mazda Carol 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. 2005 Mazda Carol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 2005 Mazda Carol | |
Make | Marcos | Mazda |
Model | 2 Litres | Carol |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2370 mm |