2005 Marcos TSO vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Marcos TSO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Marcos TSO 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 260 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 355 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | TSO | 125 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 475 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
