1993 Marcos Mantara vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1993 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1993 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 959 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1993 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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Mantara | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | Mantara | 959 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1290 mm |
