2005 Marcos TSO vs. 2003 BMW Z8
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2003 BMW Z8. (400 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW Z8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW Z8 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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, 2005 Marcos TSO (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW Z8. (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW Z8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 2003 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | TSO | Z8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 475 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2580 mm |
