1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 vs. 1999 BMW 730
To start off, 1999 BMW 730 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Marcos Le Mans 500 (447 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 730. (280 Nm). This means 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 730. 1999 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 has manual transmission. 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 | 1999 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | Le Mans 500 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2940 mm |
