1999 BMW 318 vs. 1995 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1995 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 318 | 1995 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 318 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
