1995 Marcos Mantara vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1995 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1995 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 550 kg more than 1995 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Marcos Mantara | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantara | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
