1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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 21 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Marcos | SsangYong |
| Model | Mantara | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1840 mm |
