1995 Marcos Mantara vs. 2002 TVR T 350
To start off, 2002 TVR T 350 is newer by 7 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1995 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1995 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR T 350 weights approximately 300 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, 2002 TVR T 350 (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Marcos Mantara | 2002 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Marcos | TVR |
| Model | Mantara | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1210 mm |
