1979 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 35 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Accord | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
