1959 BMW 503 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 503 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
