2003 Buick Centieme vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2003 Buick Centieme is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Centieme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 894 kg more than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Buick Centieme is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Buick Centieme (542 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Buick | Marcos |
| Model | Centieme | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
