1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 1978 Simca 1100
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1978 Simca 1100. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1978 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 20 kg more than 1978 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Simca 1100. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Marcos Mantara | 1978 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Marcos | Simca |
| Model | Mantara | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1460 mm |
