1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2005 Mazda 3
To start off, 2005 Mazda 3 is newer by 9 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 100 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 3. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 3 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 3. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2005 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | Mantara | 3 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
