1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 1978 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Suzuki LJ 50 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 156 more horse power than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 190 kg more than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Suzuki LJ 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 1978 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
| Make | Marcos | Suzuki |
| Model | Mantara | LJ 50 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1690 mm |
