1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1996 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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | Mantara | 730 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1479 mm |
