1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Bora 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 32 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (211 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mantara | Bora |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
