1985 BMW 628 vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 628 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 628 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 628 | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 628 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
