1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1998 Marcos Mantara and 1998 Mazda RX-7 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 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1998 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 310 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, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda RX-7. (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mazda |
| Model | Mantara | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1240 mm |
