2003 Marcos TS500 vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Marcos TS500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Marcos TS500 would be higher. 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 117 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (204 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Marcos TS500 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 717 kg more than 2003 Marcos TS500.
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 Marcos TS500 (475 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm). This means 2003 Marcos TS500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Marcos TS500 | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Marcos | Lexus |
| Model | TS500 | IS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 204 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2731 mm |
