1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 205 (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 205. (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
| Model | Mantara | 205 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
