1993 Marcos Mantara vs. 1998 Saab 900i
To start off, 1998 Saab 900i is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Marcos Mantara 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 56 more horse power than 1998 Saab 900i. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1998 Saab 900i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Saab 900i weights approximately 365 kg more than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Saab 900i. (170 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Saab 900i.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Mantara | 1998 Saab 900i | |
| Make | Marcos | Saab |
| Model | Mantara | 900i |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
