2005 Marcos TSO vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Marcos TSO and 2005 Volkswagen Polo 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 401 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Marcos TSO weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Polo, 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 (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | TSO | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 475 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
