1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, 2005 Renault Megane is newer by 7 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 49 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 720 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (192 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Marcos | Renault |
| Model | Mantara | Megane |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
