1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2009 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 13 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, 2009 Nissan Quest (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 399 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, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2009 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantara | Quest |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1830 mm |
