1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 25 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 369 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantara | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
