2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Marcos TSO
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 (400 HP) has 220 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Marcos TSO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 (534 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Marcos TSO | |
Make | Land Rover | Marcos |
Model | Defender | TSO |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3947 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 400 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 534 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2290 mm |