1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, both 1997 Marcos Mantara and 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia 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 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 324 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, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantara | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
