1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 472 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Marcos | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mantara | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1220 mm |
