1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2002 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 2002 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 790 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2002 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Marcos | Vauxhall |
| Model | Mantara | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1710 mm |
