1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel 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 71 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 215 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantara | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
