1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 11 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 34 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 590 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantara | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1620 mm |
