1994 Marcos Mantara vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1994 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1994 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 453 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Marcos Mantara | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mantara | Golf |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1985 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 | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1770 mm |
