2006 GMC Savana vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres

To start off, 2006 GMC Savana is newer by 38 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 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1637 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, 2006 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres.

Compare all specifications:

2006 GMC Savana 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
Make GMC Marcos
Model Savana 2 Litres
Year Released 2006 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5963 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 300 HP 126 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 488 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 2537 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Length 6210 mm 4080 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 2090 mm 1090 mm
Wheelbase Size 3940 mm 2270 mm


 

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