1996 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 100 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Civic | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1090 mm |
