1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1997 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1997 Marcos Mantara and 1997 Opel Astra 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 123 more horse power than 1997 Opel Astra. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Astra weights approximately 69 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Astra. (103 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1997 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | Mantara | Astra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
