2009 BMW 125 vs. 1999 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 10 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, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1999 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 396 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1999 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 125 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1120 mm |
