1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Toyota MR2 is newer by 4 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 42 more horse power than 2001 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantara | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1250 mm |
