2004 Marcos TS vs. 1997 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Marcos TS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Marcos TS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Marcos TS (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Marcos TS.
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 Marcos TS (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Marcos TS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Marcos TS | 1997 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | TS | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2430 mm |
