2005 Marcos TSO vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Firebird 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 278 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 370 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Marcos TSO | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Marcos | Pontiac |
Model | TSO | Firebird |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 475 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 535 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
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 | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |