1998 Honda S-MX vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, both 1998 Honda S-MX and 1998 Marcos Mantara were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1998 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S-MX weights approximately 402 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda S-MX | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | S-MX | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1090 mm |
