1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2007 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2007 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 11 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 420 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, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2007 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Marcos | Ascari |
| Model | Mantara | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1138 mm |
