1982 Holden Camira vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1982 Holden Camira is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Holden Camira. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Camira weights approximately 185 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1970 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 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Holden Camira, 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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Holden Camira | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Holden | Marcos |
Model | Camira | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |