2005 Marcos TSO vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, both 2005 Marcos TSO and 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma 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 (400 HP) has 299 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 219 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
Because 2005 Marcos TSO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Marcos TSO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (534 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (215 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Make | Marcos | Mitsubishi |
| Model | TSO | Carisma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
