1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 14 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 960 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Marcos | Aston Martin |
| Model | Mantara | Virage |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1288 mm |
