1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1995 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1995 Marcos Mantara is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 92 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1995 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
| Model | Alfasud | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1185 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 838 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1090 mm |
