1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2011 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2011 Fiat Croma 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Croma (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Croma weights approximately 795 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 Fiat Croma (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2011 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Marcos | Fiat |
| Model | Mantara | Croma |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1610 mm |
