1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2011 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2011 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Murano weights approximately 872 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 Nissan Murano (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2011 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantara | Murano |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1727 mm |
