1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2004 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2004 Toyota Solara is newer by 7 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 20 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Solara. (162 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Solara weights approximately 465 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2004 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantara | Solara |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
