1995 Marcos Mantara vs. 1984 Saab 900
To start off, 1995 Marcos Mantara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Saab 900 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 82 more horse power than 1984 Saab 900. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1984 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Saab 900 weights approximately 250 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 1984 Saab 900. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Marcos Mantara | 1984 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Marcos | Saab |
| Model | Mantara | 900 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
