1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1982 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Ballade 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) has 115 more horse power than 1982 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 145 kg more than 1982 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Ballade. (109 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1982 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Marcos | Honda |
| Model | Mantara | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
