1994 Marcos Mantara vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1994 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1994 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1994 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Marcos Mantara | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | Mantara | 125 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1760 mm |
