1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 15 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 780 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Marcos | Aston Martin |
| Model | Mantara | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1260 mm |
