1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul 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 40 more horse power than 2011 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Soul weights approximately 343 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Marcos | Kia |
| Model | Mantara | Soul |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1610 mm |
