1990 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1999 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1999 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 499 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. (264 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1999 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
| Model | 164 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
