1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 1998 Mazda Laputa
To start off, both 1998 Marcos Mantara and 1998 Mazda Laputa 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 125 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Laputa. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 Mazda Laputa. 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 (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Laputa. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 1998 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | Mantara | Laputa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1540 mm |
