1999 BMW 740 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 2 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 69 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 756 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 740 | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 740 | Mantis |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 407 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2290 mm |