2003 Marcos TS500 vs. 2003 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2003 Marcos TS500 and 2003 Opel Agila 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 264 more horse power than 2003 Opel Agila. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Marcos TS500 should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Marcos TS500 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Marcos TS500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Marcos TS500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Opel Agila, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Agila. (85 Nm). This means 2003 Marcos TS500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Marcos TS500 | 2003 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | TS500 | Agila |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |
