1996 BMW 735 vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 745 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 735 | 2005 Marcos TS | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 735 | TS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2230 mm |
