1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 16 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 14 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 570 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Marcos | Subaru |
| Model | Mantara | Forester |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1700 mm |
