2006 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Marcos TS
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 2 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 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Marcos TS (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 555 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2004 Marcos TS | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 530 | TS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2544 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2230 mm |