2007 BMW 120 vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
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, 2007 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Marcos Mantula. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1984 Marcos Mantula has manual transmission. 1984 Marcos Mantula will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 120 | Mantula |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |
