1992 Marcos Mantula vs. 1993 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 3,949 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1992 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 40 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Marcos Mantula | 1993 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Marcos | Marcos |
| Model | Mantula | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1120 mm |
