1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1974 Peugeot 304
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 304. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 304 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 118 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 304 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1974 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
| Model | Mantara | 304 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 67.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
