1999 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1999 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Barchetta weights approximately 130 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Barchetta | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | Barchetta | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1090 mm |
