2005 Marcos TSO vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2005 Marcos TSO and 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP) has 204 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TSO. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TSO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 890 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO. 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,001 Nm) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TSO. (534 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TSO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | TSO | SL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 604 HP |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
