1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
| Model | Alfasud | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
