1998 Dodge Dakota vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 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 64 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 600 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Dakota | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Dodge | Marcos |
| Model | Dakota | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1090 mm |
