1978 Buick Electra vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 855 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Buick | Marcos |
| Model | Electra | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
