2007 Citroen C3 vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2007 Citroen C3 is newer by 37 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, both vehicles can yield 87 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C3 weights approximately 190 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, 2007 Citroen C3, 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3. 2007 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 1970 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C3 | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Citroen | Marcos |
Model | C3 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |