1994 Audi A8 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A8 (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A8 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1996 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, 1994 Audi A8 (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A8 | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Audi | Marcos |
| Model | A8 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
