2007 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Marcos TSO
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 2 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 221 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 320 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2005 Marcos TSO | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 530 | TSO |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 475 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 535 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2290 mm |