1983 Citroen Visa 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 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen Visa 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 133 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 125 kg more than 1983 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | Visa | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
