2004 BMW 730 vs. 2004 Marcos TS

To start off, both 2004 BMW 730 and 2004 Marcos TS were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Marcos TS. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2004 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Marcos TS.

Compare all specifications:

2004 BMW 730 2004 Marcos TS
Make BMW Marcos
Model 730 TS
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Size 2979 cc 2544 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1790 kg 1075 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4010 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1160 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2230 mm


 

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