1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 465 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Marcos |
| Model | Corvette | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1120 mm |
