1999 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic 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 22 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Honda | Marcos |
| Model | Civic | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1090 mm |
