1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1998 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 385 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Prelude | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1090 mm |
