1994 Marcos Mantara vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1994 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1994 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 557 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Marcos Mantara | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Marcos | Panoz |
| Model | Mantara | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
