1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2005 MG XPower
To start off, 2005 MG XPower is newer by 8 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 MG XPower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MG XPower (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 MG XPower should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 MG XPower weights approximately 610 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, 2005 MG XPower (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 MG XPower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2005 MG XPower | |
| Make | Marcos | MG |
| Model | Mantara | XPower |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
