1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 1999 Marcos Mantara and 1999 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 34 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 546 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. (205 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Marcos Mantara | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Marcos | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mantara | Bora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
