1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1999 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 320 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Marcos Mantara | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Marcos | Porsche |
| Model | Mantara | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
