1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 688 kg more than 1968 Marcos 1600. 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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | GAZ | Marcos |
| Model | 3110 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2270 mm |
