1998 BMW 316 vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 316 | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 316 | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 49 L |
