1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2009 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 12 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 43 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 993 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2009 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Marcos | SsangYong |
| Model | Mantara | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1890 mm |
