1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 1996 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volkswagen Polo 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 119 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 105 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Polo. (124 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Marcos Mantara | 1996 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mantara | Polo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
