1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda Etude weights approximately 209 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
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, 2008 Mazda Etude, 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, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Marcos | Mazda |
Model | 2 Litres | Etude |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1064 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2620 mm |