1998 BMW 318 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 1 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 262 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 101 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 318 | Mantis |
Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1665 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |