1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 1988 Volvo 480
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 480. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 480 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 62 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 480. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 480. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 480 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 480. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 480.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Marcos Mantara | 1988 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Marcos | Volvo |
| Model | Mantara | 480 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
