1996 Citroen Saxo vs. 2000 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2000 Marcos Mantara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Saxo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Saxo would be higher. At 3,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantara (182 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 90 kg more than 1996 Citroen Saxo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Saxo | 2000 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | Saxo | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
