1988 Fiat Tipo 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 Fiat Tipo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat Tipo 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 110 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 15 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | Tipo | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
