1998 Marcos Mantara vs. 2012 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 1998 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 807 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 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Marcos Mantara | 2012 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Marcos | Nissan |
| Model | Mantara | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 607 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1369 mm |
