1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 1997 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1997 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantara 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 89 more horse power than 1997 Renault Laguna. (94 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Laguna weights approximately 360 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 1997 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Marcos | Renault |
| Model | Mantara | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
