1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 717 kg more than 1997 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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Marcos | Plymouth |
| Model | Mantara | VIP |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
