1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 673 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantara | Supra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1320 mm |
