1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | Mantara | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1860 mm |
