1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1997 Marcos Mantara and 1997 Porsche 993 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 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 993 weights approximately 490 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 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 993 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 993 | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | Mantara | 993 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1290 mm |
