2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Marcos TSO
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Marcos TSO were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
Because 2005 Marcos TSO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Marcos TSO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Marcos TSO (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Marcos TSO | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
| Model | 156 | TSO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 475 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
