1993 BMW 856 vs. 2005 Marcos TSO
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 would be higher. 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 99 more horse power than 1993 BMW 856. (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 856. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 695 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TSO. (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TSO.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 856 | 2005 Marcos TSO | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 856 | TSO |
Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 475 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 535 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |