1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 405 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | Mantara | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
