2005 Kia Rio vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2005 Kia Rio is newer by 35 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Rio weights approximately 289 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Rio | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Kia | Marcos |
Model | Rio | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1144 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2270 mm |