2004 Buick Rainier vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 34 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1160 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, 2004 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Rainier | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Buick | Marcos |
Model | Rainier | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 150 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |