1994 Marcos Mantara vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen T5 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 10 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1994 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Marcos Mantara | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mantara | T5 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1910 mm |
