2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Marcos TSO
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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 Marcos TSO (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Marcos TSO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
| Model | Corvette | TSO |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 475 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 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 | 1520 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
