2005 Kia K2700 vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2005 Kia K2700 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 2,665 cc, 2005 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia K2700 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
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 Kia K2700 (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia K2700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia K2700 | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Kia | Marcos |
Model | K2700 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 2665 cc | 1996 cc |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 855 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2270 mm |