1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 75 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantara | Celica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
