1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Kadett would be higher. 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 138 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 175 kg more than 1971 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Marcos | Opel |
| Model | Mantara | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
