2005 Marcos TS vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (280 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 465 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, 2000 Toyota Avalon, 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, 2000 Toyota Avalon (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TS | 2000 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | TS | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2730 mm |
