1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 2011 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 13 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, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 1998 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 1154 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, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 2011 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mantara | Routan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2084 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1953 mm |
