1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat 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 24 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 1377 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mantara | Passat |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1830 mm |
