1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2011 Fiat 500
To start off, 2011 Fiat 500 is newer by 15 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 115 more horse power than 2011 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat 500 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2011 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Marcos | Fiat |
| Model | Mantara | 500 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1490 mm |
