1990 BMW Z1 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW Z1 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 177 more horse power than 1990 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW Z1 weights approximately 61 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | Z1 | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
