1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300
To start off, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 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, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (213 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 weights approximately 550 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300. (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantara | Progress NC 300 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
