1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 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 119 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Marcos | Riley |
| Model | Mantara | 4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
