1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2000 Volvo S40
To start off, 2000 Volvo S40 is newer by 3 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, 2000 Volvo S40 (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S40 weights approximately 400 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 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo S40. (298 Nm). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2000 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Marcos | Volvo |
| Model | Mantara | S40 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
