1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta 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 6 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 350 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mantara | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1712 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
