1994 Marcos Mantara vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Marcos Mantara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1994 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 492 kg more than 1994 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 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Marcos Mantara | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantara | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
