1993 Marcos Mantara vs. 2013 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 20 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, 2013 Volkswagen GTI (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1993 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 1993 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 446 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Mantara | 2013 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mantara | GTI |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| 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 | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1779 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1469 mm |
