2005 Marcos TSO vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder

To start off, both 2005 Marcos TSO and 2005 Maserati Spyder were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 85 more horse power than 2005 Maserati Spyder. (390 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2005 Maserati Spyder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 550 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Spyder.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Marcos TSO 2005 Maserati Spyder
Make Marcos Maserati
Model TSO Spyder
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5666 cc 4245 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 475 HP 390 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 535 Nm 451 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 80 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 4030 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2450 mm


 

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