1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1997 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 1997 Marcos Mantara and 1997 Toyota MR2 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 9 more horse power than 1997 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1997 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantara | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1250 mm |
