1981 BMW 745 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1981 BMW 745. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 407 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745. 1981 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1997 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1997 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 745 | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
