2003 BMW 530 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 6 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, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 644 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, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 530 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
