1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1999 Lexus IS
To start off, 1999 Lexus IS is newer by 2 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 29 more horse power than 1999 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus IS weights approximately 470 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1999 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Marcos | Lexus |
| Model | Mantara | IS |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
