1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour 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 @ 4750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Marcos | Smart |
| Model | Mantara | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
