1984 Fiat Panda vs. 1994 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1994 Marcos Mantara is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (34 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 240 kg more than 1984 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Panda | 1994 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | Panda | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
