1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2003 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2003 Opel Speedster is newer by 7 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, 2003 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Speedster weights approximately 75 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2003 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | Mantara | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1120 mm |
