1993 Marcos Mantara vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 14 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, 2007 Seat Altea (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1993 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1993 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 554 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, 1993 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Mantara | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Marcos | Seat |
| Model | Mantara | Altea |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1570 mm |
