2005 Kia Spectra vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, both 2005 Kia Spectra 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TS (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Kia Spectra. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Spectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Spectra weights approximately 215 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS.
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 Kia Spectra, 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 TS (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Spectra. (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Spectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Spectra | 2005 Marcos TS | |
| Make | Kia | Marcos |
| Model | Spectra | TS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2230 mm |
