1993 Marcos Mantara vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Chevette 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 126 more horse power than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 75 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Mantara | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Marcos | Vauxhall |
| Model | Mantara | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
