1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 307 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 307 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 313 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, 2005 Peugeot 307, 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, 2005 Peugeot 307 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. 2005 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
Model | 2 Litres | 307 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1168 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2630 mm |