1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 15 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, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 875 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | Mantara | 335 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1384 mm |
