1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1997 Marcos Mantara and 1997 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 220 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 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | Mantara | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1170 mm |
