1996 Buick Skylark vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara

To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Skylark weights approximately 393 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.

Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Skylark. (252 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Skylark.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Buick Skylark 1998 Marcos Mantara
Make Buick Marcos
Model Skylark Mantara
Year Released 1996 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3130 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 155 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 252 Nm 314 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1323 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1120 mm


 

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