1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1998 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | Mantara | 993 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1290 mm |
