1983 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 760 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Buick | Marcos |
| Model | Electra | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
