2007 Audi A4 vs. 1968 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 39 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A4 weights approximately 570 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.
Because 2007 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Marcos 2 Litres. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1968 Marcos 2 Litres (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1968 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 1968 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Audi | Marcos |
| Model | A4 | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2270 mm |
