2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible vs. 2003 Marcos TS500

To start off, 2003 Marcos TS500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Marcos TS500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Marcos TS500 (321 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible. (310 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Marcos TS500 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible weights approximately 570 kg more than 2003 Marcos TS500.

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, 2003 Marcos TS500 (475 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible. (410 Nm). This means 2003 Marcos TS500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible.

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