2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 37 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 140 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1971 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 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, 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, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Fiat | Marcos |
Model | Palio | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2270 mm |