2005 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Marcos TS
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Marcos TS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Marcos TS would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Marcos TS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Marcos TS (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2004 Marcos TS.
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 Marcos TS (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Marcos TS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 2004 Marcos TS | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 320 | TS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2230 mm |