1993 Marcos Mantara vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 95 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Mantara | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mantara | 300 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
