1998 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Honda Prelude 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 51 more horse power than 1998 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Prelude weights approximately 310 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Prelude | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Prelude | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1090 mm |
