1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 would be higher. At 5,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500. (447 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has automatic transmission and 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 has manual transmission. 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Make Marcos Mercedes-Benz
Model Le Mans 500 SLR McLaren
Year Released 1993 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 5506 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 618 HP
Torque 447 Nm 780 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.8:1
Top Speed 271 km/hour 334 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Wheelbase Size 2280 mm 2850 mm