1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia 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 124 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 150 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | Mantara | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
