1998 Kia Elan vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, both 1998 Kia Elan 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) has 31 more horse power than 1998 Kia Elan. (151 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Elan.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Elan. (186 Nm). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Elan | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Kia | Marcos |
| Model | Elan | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1120 mm |
