2005 Marcos TS vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 365 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Marcos TS | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Marcos | Chevrolet |
Model | TS | Corvette |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2544 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2685 mm |