2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 440 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Marcos TS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
Model | Corvette | TS |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 224 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2230 mm |