2005 Marcos TS vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 347 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.
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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Marcos TS | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Marcos | Nissan |
Model | TS | Laurel |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2730 mm |