1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2003 Mazda 6 is newer by 6 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 23 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 6 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | Mantara | 6 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1500 mm |
