1995 Marcos Mantara vs. 2009 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 14 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, 1995 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 930 kg more than 1995 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dodge Nitro (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Marcos Mantara | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Marcos | Dodge |
| Model | Mantara | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1780 mm |
