1987 Lada Samara vs. 1993 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lada Samara would be higher. At 3,949 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1987 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 30 kg more than 1987 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Samara. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada Samara | 1993 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Lada | Marcos |
| Model | Samara | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
