2003 Marcos TS500 vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Marcos TS500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Marcos TS500 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 104 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Marcos TS500 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 525 weights approximately 695 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 525. (450 Nm). This means 2003 Marcos TS500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Marcos TS500 | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | TS500 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2968 mm |
