1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 106 kg more than 1984 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, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | Visa | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
