1994 Marcos Mantara vs. 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 14 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, 1994 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 301 kg more than 1994 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Marcos Mantara | 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mantara | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1500 mm |
