1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1990 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Carina 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 88 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Carina weights approximately 65 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1990 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantara | Carina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
