1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 3 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, both vehicles can yield 87 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 125 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
Model | GT | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2270 mm |