1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1998 Kia Capital
To start off, 1998 Kia Capital is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantara would be higher. 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 68 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Capital weights approximately 395 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1998 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Marcos | Kia |
| Model | Mantara | Capital |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
