2002 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2002 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 32 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 756 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotec C 1000 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 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, 2002 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 840 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotec C 1000 | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Lotec | Marcos |
| Model | C 1000 | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1090 mm |
