1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 12 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 55 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 350 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mantara | Bora |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 |
