1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Marcos TSO
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TSO. (400 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TSO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 820 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO. 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TSO. (534 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TSO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Marcos TSO | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Marcos |
| Model | V8 Vantage | TSO |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
