1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 1999 Kia Clarus
To start off, 1999 Kia Clarus is newer by 3 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 (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1999 Kia Clarus. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Clarus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Clarus weights approximately 300 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Clarus. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Clarus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 1999 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | Marcos | Kia |
| Model | Mantara | Clarus |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
