1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2001 Seat Leon
To start off, 2001 Seat Leon is newer by 5 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, 2001 Seat Leon (207 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Leon weights approximately 420 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2001 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Marcos | Seat |
| Model | Mantara | Leon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
