1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. 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 125 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (57 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
| Model | Mantara | 403 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1630 mm |
