2005 Marcos TSO vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Marcos TSO weights approximately 330 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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 (534 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo 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. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Marcos | Smart |
| Model | TSO | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1867 mm |
