1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 790 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | Mantara | 328 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1384 mm |
