1999 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS. 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, 1999 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 2005 Marcos TS | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | NSX | TS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2230 mm |
