2008 BMW X5 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 11 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, 2008 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 620 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | X5 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1090 mm |
