2004 Marcos TS vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Marcos TS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Marcos TS. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2004 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Marcos TS | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | TS | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2280 mm |
