1993 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 19 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (276 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1993 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1993 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sorento weights approximately 874 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, 2012 Kia Sorento (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Mantara | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Marcos | Kia |
| Model | Mantara | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1699 mm |
