2005 Marcos TS vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 6 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | TS | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2544 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3240 mm |