1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantis 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 137 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 491 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 BMW 525 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. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantis | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | Mantis | 525 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1189 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
