1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 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, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 300 kg more than 1998 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | Palio | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1090 mm |
