1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantara is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 608 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
| Model | Corvette | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1120 mm |
