2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport and 2005 Marcos TS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 677 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Marcos TS 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 TS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport, 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 Chevrolet Trans Sport (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2005 Marcos TS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
| Model | Trans Sport | TS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2230 mm |
