1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 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, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 368 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mantara | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1404 mm |
