1999 BMW 323 vs. 2000 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 323 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 323. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 323 | 2000 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 323 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
