1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey is newer by 14 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, 2012 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1998 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1037 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, 2012 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (314 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 2012 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Marcos | Honda |
| Model | Mantara | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1967 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1737 mm |
