2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Marcos TSO
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 300 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TSO. (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TSO.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Marcos TSO | |
Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
Model | Corvette | TSO |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 475 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 535 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |