2003 Marcos TS500 vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2003 Marcos TS500 and 2003 Subaru Legacy 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 45 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (276 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Marcos TS500 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 385 kg more than 2003 Marcos TS500.

Because 2003 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm). This means 2003 Marcos TS500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Marcos TS500 2003 Subaru Legacy
Make Marcos Subaru
Model TS500 Legacy
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5000 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 321 HP 276 HP
Torque 475 Nm 343 Nm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1025 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2680 mm


 

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