1971 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, 2009 Mazda 3 is newer by 38 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, 2009 Mazda 3 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 3 weights approximately 337 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, 2009 Mazda 3, 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 3. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Marcos 2 Litres | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Marcos | Mazda |
Model | 2 Litres | 3 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2650 mm |