2005 Marcos TSO vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Smart ForTwo 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 435 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Marcos TSO weights approximately 365 kg more than 2004 Smart ForTwo. 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, 2005 Marcos TSO (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Marcos | Smart |
| Model | TSO | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 475 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1820 mm |
