2005 Marcos TS vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (193 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 255 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, 2005 Marcos TS (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TS | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | TS | Altezza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2590 mm |
