2008 BMW 650 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (352 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 2008 BMW 650 (488 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 650 | Mantis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2290 mm |
