1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 1990 Renault 21
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault 21 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 7 more horse power than 1990 Renault 21. (175 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault 21 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 21. (271 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Marcos Mantara | 1990 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Marcos | Renault |
| Model | Mantara | 21 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
