1984 Marcos Mantula 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 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Marcos Mantula | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Marcos | Marcos |
| Model | Mantula | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5280 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1090 mm |
