1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1999 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Marcos Mantara | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | Mantara | 328 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| 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 | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 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 | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1417 mm |
