1997 BMW 850 vs. 2000 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2000 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2000 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2000 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 2000 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 850 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
