1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2009 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2009 Suzuki SX4 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 39 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki SX4. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki SX4. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2009 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Marcos | Suzuki |
| Model | Mantara | SX4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1550 mm |
