1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1997 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 1997 Marcos Mantara and 1997 Seat Cordoba 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 82 more horse power than 1997 Seat Cordoba. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 5 kg more than 1997 Seat Cordoba. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Cordoba. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1997 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Marcos | Seat |
| Model | Mantara | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
