2008 BMW 120 vs. 1993 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,949 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 414 kg more than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1993 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 120 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1120 mm |
