2000 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2000 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2000 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2000 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 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantara | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Marcos | BMW |
| Model | Mantara | 550 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1464 mm |
