2009 BMW 135 vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1998 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | 135 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1120 mm |
