1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Marcos Mantara 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 44 more horse power than 2004 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantara | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1250 mm |
