1995 Marcos Mantara vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1995 Marcos Mantara is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 260 kg more than 1995 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Marcos Mantara | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantara | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
