2003 Marcos TS500 vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2003 Marcos TS500 and 2003 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Marcos TS500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Marcos TS500 (321 HP) has 183 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Marcos TS500 should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 955 kg more than 2003 Marcos TS500.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Marcos TS500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 Marcos TS500 (475 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm). This means 2003 Marcos TS500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Marcos TS500 | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Marcos | Kia |
| Model | TS500 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |
