1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Reatta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Reatta 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 17 more horse power than 1988 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 606 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Reatta. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Reatta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Buick | Marcos |
| Model | Reatta | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
