2004 Marcos TS vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 6 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. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2004 Marcos TS. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2004 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 479 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Marcos TS | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | TS | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2550 mm |
