1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2005 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Nissan Silvia 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 385 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
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. 2005 Nissan Silvia 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 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 2005 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | 2 Litres | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1290 mm |
