1979 BMW 728 vs. 1993 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 BMW 728. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 1993 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 728 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
