1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 14 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 122 more horse power than 2011 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 328 weights approximately 546 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Marcos Mantis | 2011 BMW 328 | |
Make | Marcos | BMW |
Model | Mantis | 328 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1189 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |