2005 Marcos TSO vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Marcos TSO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Marcos TSO would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Charger. (370 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Charger weights approximately 759 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, both vehicles can yield 535 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2011 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2005 Marcos TSO has manual transmission. 2005 Marcos TSO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Marcos | Dodge |
| Model | TSO | Charger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 475 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3053 mm |
