1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1800 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1800 | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 1800 | Mantula |
Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1771 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.1 mm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 49 L |