1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 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 146 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Marcos | Wartburg |
| Model | Mantara | 312 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
