1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry 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 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 4 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Camry weights approximately 540 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.

Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Marcos Mantara 2012 Toyota Camry
Make Marcos Toyota
Model Mantara Camry
Year Released 1997 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3950 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 178 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 313 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4160 mm 4806 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1090 mm 1471 mm


 

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