1988 BMW 525 vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 525 | Mantula |
Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 230 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 | 1575 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 48 L |