1993 Marcos Mantara vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 16 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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1993 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1993 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 972 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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Mantara | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Marcos | SsangYong |
| Model | Mantara | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1902 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1770 mm |
