1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 944 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 37 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | Mantara | 944 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1280 mm |
