1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 10 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Marcos | Panoz |
| Model | Mantara | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
