1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1996 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot 306 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 108 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 306. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 306. (112 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1996 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Marcos | Peugeot |
| Model | Mantara | 306 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
