1993 Marcos Mantara vs. 2011 Audi A3
To start off, 2011 Audi A3 is newer by 18 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, 2011 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1993 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A3 weights approximately 530 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 2011 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Mantara | 2011 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Marcos | Audi |
| Model | Mantara | A3 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1422 mm |
