1992 Marcos Mantula vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 19 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 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 650 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Marcos Mantula. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Marcos Mantula. (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Marcos Mantula | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Marcos | Subaru |
| Model | Mantula | Forester |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |
