1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 5 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 135 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Marcos | Honda |
| Model | Mantara | Life |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1660 mm |
