1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 1990 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Peugeot 309. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Peugeot 309 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 104 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 309. (78 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 309 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 309. (159 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 1990 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
| Model | Mantara | 309 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
