1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2002 Nissan Altima is newer by 6 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 3 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Altima. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Altima weights approximately 360 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Altima. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantara | Altima |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
