1994 Marcos Mantara vs. 2013 Kia Forte
To start off, 2013 Kia Forte is newer by 19 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 28 more horse power than 2013 Kia Forte. (154 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Forte weights approximately 331 kg more than 1994 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Marcos Mantara | 2013 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Marcos | Kia |
| Model | Mantara | Forte |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
