1996 Fiat Tempra 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 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Tempra 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 107 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Tempra. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Tempra. (111 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Tempra | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | Tempra | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
