1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 1962 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall VX4 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 (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 10 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. (119 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Vauxhall VX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 1962 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Marcos | Vauxhall |
| Model | Mantara | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
