1988 BMW 520 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 8 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), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 520 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| 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 | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 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 | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
