1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1996 BMW 730
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1997 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 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1996 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | Mantara | 730 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
