2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Marcos TSO
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 91 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TSO. (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TSO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Marcos TSO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
| Model | Corvette | TSO |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 475 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
