1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 2007 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2007 Nissan Almera is newer by 9 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 72 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Almera. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Almera weights approximately 576 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Almera. (248 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 2007 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantara | Almera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1610 mm |
