1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 36 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), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 595 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt 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 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Marcos | Mitsubishi |
Model | 2 Litres | Colt |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
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 | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2960 mm |