1993 Marcos Mantara vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari 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, 1993 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 990 kg more than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Mantara | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Marcos | Tata |
| Model | Mantara | Safari |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1930 mm |
