2008 BMW 530 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 11 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 419 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 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1997 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1997 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 530 | Mantis |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4599 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |