2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 540 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.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
| Model | Corvette | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2270 mm |
