2005 Marcos TSO vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 993 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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 TSO (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 1993 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | TSO | 993 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 475 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
