2006 BMW 630 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 9 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 98 more horse power than 2006 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 571 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 630 | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 630 | Mantis |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |