1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 1997 Marcos Mantara and 1997 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 81 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz A. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 90 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz A. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1997 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mantara | A |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1580 mm |
