1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 82 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 255 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantara | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1320 mm |
