2004 Marcos TS vs. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Marcos TS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Marcos TS would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 2004 Marcos TS. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2004 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 23 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, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Marcos TS | 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | TS | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2730 mm |
