1988 BMW 520 vs. 1995 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1995 Marcos Mantara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1995 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1995 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 520 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
