1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 2006 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2006 Renault Kangoo is newer by 8 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) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 770 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 2006 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Marcos | Renault |
| Model | Mantara | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1810 mm |
