1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 9 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 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 425 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantara | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1680 mm |
