1996 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 405 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Marcos Mantara | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | Mantara | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1293 mm |
