1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander 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, 2012 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 854 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, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Marcos Mantara | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | Mantara | Highlander |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1730 mm |