2006 BMW 323 vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 2006 BMW 323 (230 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 323 | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 323 | Mantis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2498 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |
