1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 5 kg more than 1959 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
| Model | Mantara | 203 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
