1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alpina B6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alpina B6 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alpina B6 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1998 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1998 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, 1995 Alpina B6 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B6 | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Alpina | Marcos |
| Model | B6 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
