2009 BMW 550 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 13 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, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (352 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantis. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1996 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1996 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | BMW | Marcos |
Model | 550 | Mantis |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4601 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2290 mm |