2005 Marcos TS vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Marcos TS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Marcos TS would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TS (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 257 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS.
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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Marcos TS | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | TS | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3240 mm |