1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Maxima is newer by 16 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, 2012 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 676 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, 2012 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2012 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantara | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1468 mm |
