1994 Marcos Mantara vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2009 Tata Sumo is newer by 15 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 113 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 870 kg more than 1994 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Marcos Mantara | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Marcos | Tata |
| Model | Mantara | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1925 mm |
