1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, both 1997 Caterham C21 and 1997 Marcos Mantara were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1997 Caterham C21. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1997 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 282 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (153 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Caterham C21 | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
Make | Caterham | Marcos |
Model | C21 | Mantara |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1120 mm |