2001 Citroen C5 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 31 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 669 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, 2001 Citroen C5, 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Citroen | Marcos |
Model | C5 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |