1974 BMW 2.8 vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 2.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 2.8 would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 2.8 (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (173 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 2.8 should accelerate faster than 1992 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 2.8 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 BMW 2.8 (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 2.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 2.8 | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 2.8 | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3293 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2280 mm |
