1984 Marcos Mantula vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Marcos Mantula 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 29 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 785 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, 2006 BMW 320 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Marcos Mantula. 2006 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1984 Marcos Mantula has manual transmission. 1984 Marcos Mantula will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Marcos Mantula | 2006 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | Mantula | 320 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |
