1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, 2011 Kia Carens 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, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carens weights approximately 695 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2011 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Marcos | Kia |
| Model | Mantara | Carens |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1991 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 | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1730 mm |
