1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 10 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 78 more horse power than 2007 Seat Leon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 354 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Marcos | Seat |
| Model | Mantara | Leon |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
