1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Liana 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 78 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 280 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Marcos | Suzuki |
| Model | Mantara | Liana |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1550 mm |
