1997 Marcos Mantis vs. 1999 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1999 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 259 kg more than 1999 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 Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantis | 1999 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Marcos | Marcos |
| Model | Mantis | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1189 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1090 mm |
