1987 BMW 750 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1987 BMW 750. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 671 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantis. 1987 BMW 750 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. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 750 | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 750 | Mantis |
Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 242 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 | 1860 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |