1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 1985 Saab 900
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Saab 900 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 83 more horse power than 1985 Saab 900. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1985 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Saab 900 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Saab 900. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 1985 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Marcos | Saab |
| Model | Mantara | 900 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
