1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 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, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 460 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | Mantara | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1341 mm |
