1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 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 Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 545 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, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Marcos Mantara | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Marcos | BMW |
Model | Mantara | Z4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1290 mm |