1999 Marcos Mantara vs. 2003 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 72 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, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Marcos Mantara | 2003 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Marcos | Morgan |
| Model | Mantara | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1210 mm |
