2000 BMW 320 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2000 BMW 320 is newer by 3 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 182 more horse power than 2000 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 320 weights approximately 406 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 320 | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 320 | Mantis |
Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |